Laura Swanson

Experience

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  New York Athletic Club

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2019

  • Provide administrative support to Office Manager and Athletic Office staff. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, answering phones, mailings/correspondence, Championship Reports, Board of Governors/Athletic Chairmen weekend update, updating of website, notification of calendar events’ schedule (gymnasium usage by teams), and writing memos for facility closings. • Serve as department Sports Information Manager. Prepare weekend updates and results document and work with the Athletic Chairmen, Director of Communications and Athletic Director to communicate athletic achievement to club members and to outside media, when appropriate. Oversee sports reporters and their development of website content. Responsible for department’s informational calendar or events and placement of ads with Winged Foot Magazine.• Develop and organize Athletic Department data base that includes NYAC teams’ schedules, coaches’ information, administrators’ information, and USA governing body information.• Manage all NYAC Junior Programming including NYAC Day Camp, Junior Sailing, Junior Tennis, Junior Fencing, and all newly created instructional programs. This will include application registration process, development of marketing materials, medical forms, communication with program directors and parents, and the creation of a data base. Responsible for Junior Programming quarterly newsletters and all manual development.• Manage and coordinate NYAC Women’s Initiative Fitness and Membership program. Working in conjunction with Aquatics, Fitness, and Gymnasium Directors to oversee women’s wellness and fitness program that will attract more female members.• Oversee the following areas of the club: Women’s Locker Room, Gymnasium, Fitness and Wellness Center and Fitness Classes. Department heads will report to Associate Director of Athletics. Associate Director of Athletics and I will meet weekly to monitor departments. Show less • Serve as department Sports Information Manager. Prepare weekend updates and results document and work with the Athletic Chairmen, Director of Communications and Athletic Director to communicate athletic achievement to club members and to outside media, when appropriate. Oversee sports reporters and their development of website content. Responsible for department’s informational calendar or events and placement of ad’s with Winged Foot Magazine.• Develop and organize Athletic Department data base that includes NYAC teams’ schedules, coaches’ information, administrators’ information, and USA governing body information.• Manage all NYAC Junior Programming including NYAC Day Camp, Junior Sailing, Junior Tennis, Junior Fencing, and all newly created instructional programs. Includes application registration process, development of marketing materials, medical forms, communication with program directors and parents, and the creation of a data base. Responsible for Junior Programming quarterly newsletters and all manual development.• Manage and coordinate NYAC Women’s Initiative Fitness and Membership program. Working in conjunction with Aquatics, Fitness, and Gymnasium Directors to oversee women’s wellness and fitness program that will attract more female members.• Book reservations for Athletic Department special events including the processing of ticket orders, assisting with billing, creating name cards, and distributing tickets for events. Show less

  • Associate Director of Athletics

    Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Manger of Sports Information and Junior Programs

    Aug 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Fitness Professional

    Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
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  Jane DO

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Coordinator

  Jane DO is a fitness brand crafted by former Radio City Rockettes Jacey Lambros and Danielle DeAngelo. Knowing firsthand that it takes a comprehensive cross training regime to be the most powerful version of yourself, they developed a workout that offers variety and caters to every woman. Jane DO has women reaching new levels of strength and confidence in the studio so they can take it outside the studio and DO incredible things.Jane DO delivers musically charged, energy driven, cross training workouts designed for women by women. Five unique classes fuse aerobics, strength training, and flexibility to provide the variety women need to DO it all. All classes are 50 minute, total body workouts designed to LIFT your A$$ and your SPIRIT.Fed up with fitness stereotypes that revolve around perfection, Jane DO is redefining the word healthy. Jane DO believes in something bigger where women measure success by confidence, not inches or pounds. Jane DO is on a quest to create the largest community of the world’s most powerful women. Front Desk Coordinator• Greet and checked in clients for daily classes, assisted in training new studio coordinators, sold memberships, class packages and merchandise, worked extensively with MindBody to troubleshoot account issues• Maintained overall look and aesthetic of training studio for television guest appearances, vendor buy outs and/or influencer and media presentations Show less

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  AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts

  Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

  Program Associate High School Summer Conservatory

  For more than 50 years, AMDA’s faculty and curriculum have provided the master training, tools, guidance and techniques required to develop talent and prepare students to work in Hollywood, on Broadway and throughout the diverse field of performing arts. The High School Summer Conservatory at AMDA. Immerse yourself in acting, singing or dance in New York, Los Angeles, or both cities. You’ll live on the AMDA campus of your choice and sleep in our safe and secure on-campus residence halls. What you’ll love about AMDA is the faculty. They’re not just teachers but high-level performers working in the industry. You will be taught acting by actors, dancing by dancers, and singing by singers. We believe in craft and technique, but you will also learn many real-world fundamentals about the industry, such as getting a job, including exactly what the audition process looks like and how to prepare for it. During your summer, you will perform. You’ll work hard preparing for those performances. Your peers will be talented students who are as serious about learning their craft as you are. As a performer, you will be empowered to find your voice within your unique story and talents. Join us for this special experience.Program Associate, High School Summer Conservatory (HSSC) •Discuss information about the LA/NY campus, admissions process, faculty, student life, alumni, and the High School Summer programs with potential students and parents.•Assist in application process and answer all questions and concerns of the student and parent.•Nurture leads with outbound dialing and lead generation to new inquires, applicants and parents. •Qualify and interview students for AMDA HSSC.•Set appointments for other faculty members and organizations for outreach opportunities. •Participate in program confirmation calls to students and parents. •Inspire students to pursue their dreams in the performing arts. Show less

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  Release Recovery

  Aug 2021 - now

  We are dedicated to helping clients build a strong foundation in early recovery. Through our individualized program of intensive support and supervision, we guide clients toward a life of accountability. Our clients learn to make purposeful decisions while exploring their passions and potentials. We provide 24/7 supervision in the first month of residency—the safety of our clients is tantamount to their success, and our staff will always provide transportation—and offer full, structured days of volunteer work, recovery meetings, and group activities. Through our individualized 4 Tier recovery program, clients will learn to nurture their recoveries, gain the skills to pursue their ambitions, explore healthy and productive outlets for self-growth, and ultimately practice sustainable self-sufficiency. Release is more than just a place to live. Release is a community dedicated to helping clients discover their potentials and live their best lives. Show less

  • Community and Case Manager

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Case Manager and Recovery Coach

    Aug 2021 - Nov 2024
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  MANUAL

  Sept 2024 - now

  Partner Success Associate

  MANUAL is a mental health and personal development platform built specifically for young men,with a mission to inspire men to become the best versions of themselves. The platform includeshours of evidence-based, self-help content and anonymous text coaching; these core features aresupported by wraparound interventions, including livestreams, newsletters, and social media.MANUAL’s expert team covers a range of topics designed to help users improve different areas oftheir lives, including: Mental Health, Personal Finance, Fitness, and more.• Support implementation of MANUAL across 50+ partner institutions, including managingad hoc partner requests and delivering requested programming• Proactively manage and communicate with customers in anticipation of their needs andrequests• Collaborate with other MANUAL Partner Success team members to meet partner needs• Conduct email outreach to partner institutions throughout the year on various topics (e.g.,promoting the MANUAL app)• Support the codification of MANUAL’s broader processes for and approach to PartnerSuccess• Support student success by participating in ad hoc activities• Participate as a full team member (e.g., attending weekly team meetings) Show less